Teaching and Learning Committee
Calling for Expressions of Interest
Expressions of interest (EOI) are now invited from eligible academic staff who wish to be considered for appointment to the Teaching and Learning Committee as:
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The Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC) of Academic Board is a key governance committee which oversees and reports to the Academic Board regarding teaching and learning at the University.
Functions
The functions of the Teaching and Learning Committee include:
- to provide assurance (or otherwise) to the Academic Board that processes and structures are established and responsibilities are assigned that collectively:
- achieve effective academic oversight of the quality of teaching and learning;
- set and monitor institutional benchmarks for academic quality and outcomes;
- establish and maintain academic leadership at an institutional level, consistent with the types and levels of higher education offered; and
- provide competent advice to the corporate governing body and management on academic (teaching and learning) matters, including advice on academic outcomes, policies and practices.
- to provide assurance (or otherwise) to the Academic Board that academic oversight assures the quality of teaching and learning effectively, including by:
- developing, monitoring and reviewing academic policies and their effectiveness;
- confirming that delegations of academic authority are implemented;
- maintaining oversight of academic integrity, including monitoring of potential risks;
- monitoring and initiating action to improve performance against institutional benchmarks for academic quality and outcomes;
- critically evaluating the quality and effectiveness of educational innovations or proposals for innovations;
- evaluating the effectiveness of institutional monitoring, review and improvement of academic activities; and
- monitoring and reporting to the corporate governing body on the quality of teaching and learning.
- to provide assurance (or otherwise) to the Academic Board that students have opportunities to participate in Academic Governance.
- to consider new University rules and policies that are developed in relation to teaching and learning, and any replacement or major changes to them. If the rule or policy is considered to be in order then the Teaching and Learning Committee will recommend it to the Academic Board for endorsement.
The Teaching and Learning Committee may exercise such other authority as may be delegated to the Teaching and Learning Committee in a University Rule.
The Terms of Reference of the Committee provide further information regarding membership, functions and focus.
Member | Name | Process | Timeframe |
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Chair (D/E academic staff) | Professor Paul McDonald | Appointed by Chair Academic Board | until May 2025 |
Executive Principal, Education Futures | Sue Crew | ex officio | for the period they hold the ex officio role |
Director of Education Quality (or nominee) | Professor Brenda Wolodko | ex officio | for the period they hold the ex officio role |
Executive Principal, Student Experience | Richard Dobek (acting) | ex officio | for the period they hold the ex officio role |
Director Library Services and University Librarian (or nominee) | Rebecca Higgins (acting) | ex officio | for the period they hold the ex officio role |
Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) and Chair of the SABL Faculty Education Committee | Professor Leopold Bayerlein | ex officio | for the period they hold the ex officio role |
Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) and Chair of the HASSE Faculty Education Committee | Associate Professor Nathan Wise | ex officio | for the period they hold the ex officio role |
Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) and Chair of the Medicine & Health Faculty Education Committee | Professor Jane Clark | ex officio | for the period they hold the ex officio role |
Chair of the Education Futures Directorate Education Committee | Kate Pardy (acting) | ex officio | for the period they hold the ex officio role |
Chair of Academic Board (or nominee) | Associate Professor Jennifer McDonell | ex officio | for the period they hold the ex officio role |
Deputy Chair of Academic Board (or Chair of Academic Board nominee) | TBA | ex officio | for the period they hold the ex officio role |
Senior ≥Level C academic staff member SABL Faculty | Associate Professor Janelle Wilkes | Appointed by SABL Faculty Dean (or nominee) | until July 2024 |
Senior ≥Level C academic staff member SABL Faculty | Associate Professor William Billingsley | Appointed by SABL Faculty Dean (or nominee) | until December 2024 |
Senior ≥Level C academic staff member HASSE Faculty | Professor Alan Scott | Appointed by HASSE Faculty Dean (or nominee) | until April 2026 |
Senior ≥Level C academic staff member HASSE Faculty | Dr Kristy O'Neill | Appointed by HASSE Faculty Dean (or nominee) | until May 2025 |
Senior ≥Level C academic staff member Medicine & Health Faculty | Associate Professor Clara Murray | Appointed by Medicine/Health Faculty Dean (or nominee) | until April 2025 |
Senior ≥Level C academic staff member Medicine & Health Faculty | Dr Sally Bristow | Appointed by Medicine/Health Faculty Dean (or nominee) | until January 2025 |
Junior Level A/B academic staff member SABL Faculty | Ms Michelle Edgely | Appointed by Teaching and Learning Committee after call for EOI | until September 2024 |
Junior Level A/B academic staff member SABL Faculty | Dr Brooke Kennedy | Appointed by Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee after call for EOI | until January 2025 |
Junior Level A/B academic staff member HASSE Faculty | Dr Sanaz Alian | Appointed by Teaching and Learning Committee after call for EOI | until June 2025 |
Junior Level A/B academic staff member HASSE Faculty | Natalia Tobin | Appointed by Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee after call for EOI | until January 2025 |
Junior Level A/B academic staff member Medicine & Health Faculty | Monique Nelson | Appointed by Teaching and Learning Committee after call for EOI | until January 2025 |
Junior Level A/B academic staff member Medicine & Health Faculty | Meredith Kellahan | Appointed by Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee after call for EOI | until April 2025 |
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Academic staff member | vacant | Appointed by Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee after call for EOI | 2 year term |
Undergraduate student | Caitlin Eriksen | Appointed by Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee after a call for expressions of interest | until December 2025 |
Postgraduate coursework student | Ray Harris | Appointed by Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee after a call for expressions of interest | until December 2025 |
Meeting Dates
Teaching and Learning Committee are currently held in the Council Room, Booloominbah and via videoconference (Zoom) from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Meeting Dates and Report Submission Schedule for Teaching & Learning Committee meetings in 2024.
Observers are welcome to attend Teaching and Learning Committee meetings but are asked to seek an invitation from the Chair by emailing academicboard@une.edu.au at least one week prior to the meeting.